This camp options directory includes the 2022 multiple category options Columbus Parent Summer Camp Guide, which appears in the Spring 2022 issue.
Northwestern University Talent Development Center: Northwestern University College Summer Camps Talent Development Center
Ages served: 3 to 18 years old
Dates/times: 17/06-05/08; full day (6+ hours)
Description: CTD is a place where learners in grades 3-12 come together to explore their interests. Through assessment, academic enrichment, and accelerated course options, students discover what they really enjoy learning and how to reach their full potential.
Cost: $195 to $5,150
Camp location: Online and Northwestern University, 617 Dartmouth Place, Evanston, Illinois
For more information: [email protected], 847-467-1575, ctd.northwestern.edu
Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Preschool: Summer Program
Ages Served: 3-5
Dates/times: 06/06-08/19; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Our preschool offers a summer program to continue the learning of preschoolers, with developmentally appropriate activities planned by trained and experienced teachers. A babysitting service is available for campers.
Cost: $60 per week and more, depending on the number of days and the duration of the days of attendance
Camp location: United Methodist Preschool Church of the Redeemer, 235 McNaughten Road, Columbus
For more information: Kelley Sharrock, [email protected], 614-572-9348, redemptionumc.org
Columbus Academy: Summer Experience
Ages served: 3 to 18 years old
Dates/Times: 6/7-8/5; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Summer Experience 2022 offers a summer of endless possibilities. We offer co-ed day camp programs in Academics, Arts & Sciences, and Athletics for K-12. You can choose from nine weekly sessions from June 7 to August 5. Come explore our 231-acre campus for a fun and safe summer of learning.
Cost: $295 per week and more
Camp location: Columbus Academy, 4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna
For more information: [email protected], 614-509-2267, columbusacademy.org/summer
Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks: Summer Camps
Ages Served: 6-17
Dates/times: 06/06-08/19; full day (6+ hours)
Description: A variety of week-long day camps are offered to pique any camper’s interest, including center camps, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, sports, drama, art, robotics and ceramics.
Cost: $50 to $200 per session
Camp Location: Various sites throughout Columbus
For more information: Anna Marie Brown, [email protected], 614-645-7000, columbusrecparks.com
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Summer Camps
Ages served: 3 to 8 years old
Dates/Times: June to July; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Nature is the touchstone of the conservatory’s summer camp programs. From growing and harvesting a garden to creating a culinary masterpiece, summer camp at Franklin Park is anything but expected. In addition to themed activities, campers will explore the conservatory and its many gardens, including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden. Features include a stream, wetland, canopy walk, nature art studio, playhouse and more.
Cost: $135 to $275
Camp location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
For more information: Gina Johnson, [email protected], 614-715-8033, fpconservatory.org
The Learning Academy: Learning Adventures
Ages served: 5 to 12 years old
Dates/times: to be determined; full day (6+ hours)
Description: We know that education goes beyond the traditional classroom and school year. That’s why we created Learning Adventures.
Cost: $180 to $235
Camp location: The Learning Academy, 1325 E. Walnut St., Westerville
For more information: Amy Seibert, [email protected], 614-948-2626, tlaohio.com
Meadow Park Children’s Center: summer camp for school-aged children
Ages served: 5 to 11 years old
Dates/times: 31/05-05/08; full day (6+ hours)
Description: We are a full day camp that offers experiences covering all areas of learning, movement and activity. We offer experienced staff, a large classroom, full-size gym, field trips and snacks.
Cost: $133 to $270 per week
Camp location: Meadow Park Children’s Center, 2425 Bethel Road, Columbus
For more information: Judy Smith, [email protected], 614-451-8814, meadowparkcc.org
Ohio University at Lancaster: Kids in College
Ages Served: 9-14
Dates/Times: 6/6-7/1; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: This summer enrichment program for highly motivated students includes lessons in subjects such as health care exploration, math, history, Japanese, computer science, dance, sports and learning. ‘art.
Cost: $85 per course plus lab fees, if applicable
Camp location: Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster
For more information: Maryann Lape, [email protected], 740-681-3302, ohio.edu/lancaster/community/kids-college
Paulette’s Princess Parties: Whether the Shoe Fits Beauty Pageants, Performing Arts and Pixie Dust
Ages served: 4 to 13 years old
Dates/times: to be determined; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: This is a beginner’s camp for kids to dip their toes into the world of entertainment and the performing arts. We will sing, dance and practice public speaking, modeling and acting. Students will gain the confidence to enter the Cinderella Scholarship Competition, ready to perform on stage as authentically as possible while learning to serve others.
Cost: $175
Camp location: Paulette’s Princess Parties, 7227 N. High St., Suite 109, Worthington
For more information: Paulette’s Princess Parties, [email protected], 614-395-6330, paulettesprincessparties.com
Red Oak Community School: ROCS Summer Camp
Ages Served: 6-12
Dates/times: 27/06-29/07; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Our camps stimulate and encourage children’s innate curiosity with a mix of structured activities and free play aligned with each week’s camp theme. Our ROCS educators emphasize children’s social and emotional skills while cultivating an inclusive, affirming, and welcoming culture.
Cost: $160 to $200 per week
Camp location: Red Oak Community School, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus
For more information: Cheryl Ryan, [email protected], 614-362-9776, redoakcommunityschool.org/summer-camp
The Wellington School: Wellington Summer Program
Ages served: 4 to 18 years old
Dates/times: 13/06-05/08; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours)
Description: The Wellington Summer Program offers full day and half day programs for learners ages 4-12. From cooking lessons to chess camp; cheerleading to engineering; drones for dancing; from urban planning to the performing arts, everyone can discover something new.
Cost: $128 to $550 depending on length of camp (ranging from half-day to multi-week programs)
Camp location: The Wellington School, 3650 Reed Road, Columbus
For more information: Brian Pacifico, [email protected], 614-457-7883, wellington.org/summer
Worthington Parks and Recreation: WPRD Summer Camps
Ages served: 5 to 14 years old
Dates/times: to be determined
Description: The Worthington Parks and Recreation Department will once again offer a wide range of active and creative summer camps in 2022.
Cost: to be determined
Camp location: Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington; and various park facilities
For more information: Michael Burgdorfer, [email protected], 614-436-2743,worthington.org/camps
